Posted on 03/22/2025 12:19:09 PM PDT by Morgana
Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, has died at the age of 88, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
Her son, John Dukakis, said that the wife and mother of three died Friday night "surrounded by family."
"She was born on December 26, 1936, and lived a full life fighting to make the world a better place and sharing her vulnerabilities to help others face theirs," he said in a statement. "She was loving, feisty and fun, and had a keen sensitivity to people from all walks of life. She and our dad, Michael Dukakis, shared an enviable partnership for over 60 years and loved each other deeply. Thank you to all who have touched our lives over the years or who were touched by our mother."
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Her husband, Michael, is still alive at age 93.
Did he take a celebratory tank ride at age 90?
Amazing isn’t it? These people are as old as dinosaurs.
“Her husband, Michael, is still alive at age 93”
Still manning a 30 cal. on top of an Abrams Tank?
It’s always amazing when you see hardcore drunks and substance abusers live that long. Her body should be willed to science to understand the genetics of the “cast iron liver”.
He would be totally rejected by the modern day Lunatic Democrat party.
Hair spray.
She tried to off herself after the ‘88 election loss.
Not only him but Jimmy Carter
Not really. He would have evolved. One cannot compare with the 1988 version.
“He would have evolved.”
Backbone is not a trait of politicians.
Just after the 88 election I entered the Nashville Admiral’s Club, it was near deserted but at a table were Kitty and Michael. I was tempted to go up to meet them, but all I could think to say was glad you lost. So I left them alone. That said, Kitty looked me and really looked like a B____.
But RIP Kitty.
Are you saying he's too reasonable for them? I was thinking he was pretty much a looney-toon himself.
For anyone that cares what Michael Dukakis thinks these days here is an interview from 2018.
Sounds like he always did and certainly more moderate than AOC who he describes as not representative of the country. He still has that cynical way of describing everything and seems disgusted with Trump and the dems but is still a dem team alumni and wants his “football team” to win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZRjHUbmEhY
She had a good run for someone who abused her body for as long as she did. I guess clean living works.
It’s always sad for a spouse to pass. Rest in Peace Kitty.
In one of the presidential debates with GHW Bush in 1988, a question was asked of Dukakis what he would do if his Kitty were raped and murdered. His emotionless response offended many women and hurt him in the polls (not as much as the tank ride, but it did hurt him)
RIP...
Buy why is this national news? People die every minute of every day. Why is the wife of a has-been demoncrap politician so important?
Good riddance
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